Subnotebook Blues: Lightweights in More Ways Than One

Those of us who carry laptops have different tastes and needs, of course, so it’s unlikely computer makers will ever agree on the ideal compact. It always comes down to a balancing act over size, weight, price, features and ease of use. That’s evident in the four subnotebooks I’ve been testing — the Asus Eee PC 900, HP Mini-Note 2133, Intel Classmate PC, and Lenovo IdeaPad U110. None will break your back at an airport or on campus. They generally won’t break your budget, either. But they’ll likely have you begging for more.